The Great Ife Alumni Association has elected a new set of global officers to lead the association for the next two years, with Barrister Leye Bunmi Falode emerging as the Global President.
In a statement, Global Publicity Secretary Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the elections took place during the association’s 26th Biennial Convention held at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, drawing delegates from across Nigeria and the diaspora for the three-day event.
Falode, a seasoned lawyer and public servant, holds multiple degrees from OAU including a Bachelor of Education in History (1989), Master of Public Administration, LL.B (2002), and LL.M (2012). Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2008, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Law. He is also the Principal Partner at L.B. Falode & Co. and CEO of El Bee Grandeur Hotel and Lounge, Osogbo.
Before his election, Falode served the association in various capacities, including as Chairman of the Osogbo Branch (2016–2020), Vice President (South West), and Chairman of the Convention Organising Committee.
Other elected officers include:
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Abdur-Rahman Balogun – Global Publicity Secretary
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Mr. Alabi Adeyemi Joshua – Vice President, North
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Dr. Olumuyiwa Kayode Ojo – Vice President, South West
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Dr. Johnson Bankole Olumola – Vice President, South South/South East
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Chief Omole Joseph Adewale – Vice President, Africa
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Mrs. Christianah Busayo Omisakin – Global General Secretary
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Pharm. Femi Ogunmade – Global Social Welfare Secretary
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Mr. Fatai Moshood – Global Treasurer
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Dr. Collins Ailoje Igaga – Global Financial Secretary
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Festus Madu, Esq. – Global Legal Adviser
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Awodeji Adeniyi Olanrewaju, Esq. – Global Deputy Legal Adviser
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Dr. Fatoke Babatunde Abiodun – Global Editor-in-Chief
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Mrs. Adetutu Febisola Victoria – Global First Assistant Secretary
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Mrs. Bosede Oyesanmi – Global Internal Auditor
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Engr. Nureni Kayode Alaaya – Global Second Assistant Secretary
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Dr. Akinjogbin Israel, Esv. Jamiu Saibu, and Mrs. Okhirueh Abosede Onosen-Iguan – Global Ex-Officio for South West, North, and South East/South South respectively
The newly elected leadership is expected to further strengthen the alumni network and deepen the association’s impact within and beyond Nigeria.
